Three Colombian soldiers killed in drone attack
Three Colombian soldiers were killed in a targeted drone attack on Wednesday in the southwestern department of Cauca. The incident took place near the municipality of Miranda, where the soldiers were conducting a routine patrol.
The Colombian military has attributed the attack to dissident members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), who have refused to demobilize following the 2016 peace agreement. The dissidents are known to operate in the region, engaging in drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
President Ivan Duque condemned the attack, labeling it as a cowardly act of terrorism. He vowed to bring those responsible to justice and continue the fight against armed groups in Colombia.
On the other hand, FARC dissidents have not claimed responsibility for the drone attack. They have previously accused the government of failing to fulfill its obligations under the peace agreement, leading to a resurgence of violence in the country.
The drone attack represents a new and concerning tactic in the ongoing conflict in Colombia, where various armed groups continue to vie for power and control over territories. The incident has sparked fears of escalating violence and instability in the region.
Sources Analysis:
Military sources – As a directly involved party, military sources may have a bias in portraying the incident in a way that justifies their actions and strategies in the region.
Government statements – The government has a vested interest in maintaining public support for its security policies and may frame the incident to highlight the challenges it faces from armed groups.
FARC dissidents – While not claiming responsibility, FARC dissidents may have reasons to distance themselves from the attack to avoid repercussions or maintain a certain public image.
Fact Check:
Casualties of three soldiers – Verified facts, as reported by official sources.
Attribution to FARC dissidents – Unconfirmed claims, as the group has not claimed responsibility.
Government’s vow to bring perpetrators to justice – Statement that cannot be independently verified, as it is a promise of future actions.
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Three Colombian soldiers killed in drone attack”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.